Tom Sandoval Booed at BravoCon, But Defended by Lala Kent

Tom Sandoval bought the pariah therapy at BravoCon over what occurred with Ariana Madix — and whereas he had many detractors, he did have one key defender … Lala Kent.

The ‘Vanderpump’ panel is underway in Vegas Friday as a part of the weekend-long conference — and as all of us anticipated … the dude walked out onstage to a refrain of boos from the viewers, though it sounds prefer it may’ve been extra enjoyable booing … if that is even a factor.

Anyway, Tom took it in stride and powered by way of his questions … even though some continued to playfully hiss and jeer as he talked. He is a villain — and he owns it.

Now, by way of seating association — sources on the bottom inform TMZ TS and his ex, Ariana Madix, weren’t actually wherever close to one another whereas they have been up there … nonetheless, we’re instructed that wasn’t essentially finished on account of any type of request from both of ’em.

In different phrases … the higher-ups at Bravo seem to have simply plopped the 2 of them the place they ended up by mere probability, most likely assuming there’s nonetheless dangerous blood over the dishonest.

There is definitely unfinished enterprise between AM and Tom — which was previewed in a sneak peek at Season 11 … displaying Ariana freaking out at any individual, who many have presumed to be Tom. In a single specific second within the trailer, she says … “Smash my life, my house, after which fucking try to kill my fucking canine. My lawyer will likely be coping with you!”

On its face, it will appear she’s speaking to Tom right here … however time will inform if that is true.

Anyway … through the Q&A panel, our sources inform us Lala went to bat for him in entrance of everybody — telling the group they oughta have some respect for Tom contemplating he confirmed up, and continues to place himself on the market together with his band regardless of the backlash.

In fact, what’s fascinating about that lies in what Lala was saying about Tom earlier this 12 months — together with during the reunion, the place she was one of many fiercest ones dragging him.

We additionally bought her on digicam round that very same time … and there, she called Tom a narcissist.

Now, nonetheless, she appears to have modified her tune — and seems to kinda be in his nook right here. The 2 of them have been tight on the present for years now, so maybe all of the outrage fatigue lastly kicked in on her finish … because it has for therefore many others as nicely.